LMFT, 20 years of experience
I have been providing mental health services since 2003. Throughout my career I have worked communities large and small and have provided services to client of all ages and clinical presentations. I have worked with Foster Youth struggling with attachment all the way to helping Older Adults find purpose and meaning. I specialize in trauma, particularly that which occurs in the context of the relationship. I enjoy working with couples and individuals struggling in relationships. I like to focus on promoting healthy connections with others and how to ensure this creates a lasting structure to manage life's challenges. In addition to this I encourage areas of strength to ensure our life has purpose.
I will review some of the logistical concepts around therapy and tele-health. I will then ask the client for the reasons why they are seeking therapy and review some history with the client around their current relationships, family history, occupational status, and past MH treatment history.
Understanding why a person is feeling the way they do and looking to find resolution to problems in an individual life.
I prefer to work with Couples, Individuals with relationship disorders,. individuals with past trauma, and those in search of greater self awareness.
With this approach we learn how the way we think leads to the way we feel which leads to the way we behave. The help change the way we feel we need to work on how we think and behave.
With this approach we will discuss concepts of a healthy relationship. Communication strategies to help facilitate resolution of problems before they become resentments.
With this approach we will look at developing our self-awareness. Looking at how the past influences the way we think, feel, and behave in the present.